Headstocks

 

This is the headstock inlay on a custom DC-15

The faceplate is Brazillian Rosewood, binding is Flamed Koa.
The purfling is Maple, Green Abalone, Maple. Logo is Green Abalone.

The roses are etched Mother of Pearl, the leaves and stems Green Abalone.

Finish is heat resistant Pale French Polish.

The coloring is acheived by laying 4 to 6 coats of French Polish on,
then,
painting the roses and stems with the appropriate analine dyes, then 4 to 6 more coats of French Polish.

It's quite a nice effect.

 

The headstock of a
Custom " Flying V "

Mahogany neck, with Ebony faceplate,
hand carved.
Mother of Pearl, and
Green Abalone.

Classical guitar headstock

Honduras Mahogany neck
Koa faceplate
Maple/Koa/Maple laminate under faceplate

Om - 45 Headstock

Mother of Pearl inlaid into Gabon Ebony

Archtop Headstock

Faceplate is Exceptional Quilted Honduras Mahogany (from "The Tree")
Binding is Sri Lankan Ebony
Purfling is Maple/Ebonized Maple/Maple
Logo is Green Abalone

Headstock of a D-15.

Faceplate is
Quilted Mahogany.
Logo is
Mother of Pearl.
Binding is
Flamed Koa.
Purfling is
Maple,Mahogany,Maple.
Madagascar Rosewood
tuning gear buttons.


 

OM-35 Headstock

Decorated logo,
Mother of Pearl on Ebony